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Definition spell in American English

spell verb

verb
/spel/
1

to know the letters of a word in the correct order

Example

Can you spell the word "beautiful?"

Synonyms and related words
calligraphy crabbed cursive
1.1

to say or write the letters of a word in the correct order

Example

You've spelled my name wrong.

Synonyms and related words
calligraphy crabbed cursive
1.2

to have a good knowledge of the way that words are written

Example

Her writing is neat, but she can't spell.

Synonyms and related words
calligraphy crabbed cursive
1.3

if a series of letters spells a word, they make that word. This is usually used by children and teachers

Example

L-O-V-E spells "love."

Synonyms and related words
calligraphy crabbed cursive
2

to show that something is going to happen, usually something bad

Example

The news spelled the death of the U.S. car industry.

Example

There's a determined look about him which can only spell trouble for his rivals.

Synonyms and related words
signify indicate stand for
3

to do someone's work for a short time, so that they can rest

Example

I'd better go spell Mitch for a couple of hours.

Synonyms and related words
replace change renew
Definition spell in American English